Feels great civic pride in the small market town in the middle of England that he represents, and always strives to do the best he can by his constituents.  Doesn't really like spending time in Westminster.  From a lower middle class background, well-educated.  Fascinated by past political giants like Harold Wilson, Clement Atlee, Winston Churchill, Benjamin Disreli, Robert Peel, William Gladstone etc. and also people such as Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, Oliver Cromwell, Charles Dickens and many victorian philanthropists.  Passionate about education, civil rights, science and technology, ethics and religion.  Always follows educational issues (especially post-16).  Loves listening to his constituents, especially young people, who he wishes he could mould to be passionate about politics without being extreme and radical.  Supports the Church of England, but is much in favour of multicultural Britain.  Often annoyed by "poser" M.P.s who appear on T.V. a lot, but would be great at it himself if he wasn't so proud.  Also irritated by "rubbish" politics of pop stars.  Hates tabloid press.  Has the common touch to an extent, but can sometimes appear regal and aloof, but this is just a front.  A colourful orator who is with Labour, but can often rebel and is likely to remain a prominant backbencher throughout his career.  His speeches often refer to the history of his constituency (the Civil War, non-conformism and catholicism etc) and sometimes quotes his heroes or (more rarely) his father.  Respected by most M.P.s of all parties - everyone looks forward to one of his speeches and he's well known in Westminster as a bit of an eccentric.  Longs for better public transport both nationally and in his constituency.  Never sure what he thinks about Europe, was for closeness to America under Clinton, but not under Bush.  Wishes for peace in middle east and northern ireland,  however, his interests usually lie closer to home.